Karina threw out those words and ran off.

The only place she could go was the hospital, where she had switched shifts to cover the night shift.

Tonight, the hospital hallways were unusually quiet, with only the occasional beeping of medical equipment breaking the silence.

As usual, Karina patrolled the patient ward, checking on the conditions of her patients.

But then, an unexpected figure appeared before her.

Kieran hobbled toward her, leaning heavily on his crutches, his gait uneven.

Karina wrinkled her nose. What was that smell?

It seemed to be coming from him. The closer he got, the stronger the scent became.

alcohol, and his eyes

indistinct. Suddenly, he reached out and

Karina tried

What are you doing here? Let go

her protests. Fueled by alcohol, he yanked her closer, his other hand reaching for her face, as if to force a kiss. Terrified, Karina turned her head to avoid him, disgust and

sent chills down Karina's spine. Goosebumps covered her arms as she struggled desperately. Summoning her courage, she drove

and bolted toward the nurses' station, where she knew her colleagues would be-and where she

her go. Gritting his teeth against the pain,

her mouth, muffling her scream. Her cries for help

squirmed and

draw attention, but Kieran's strength was overwhelming. He dragged her toward the stairwell, ignoring her

BUMS

twisted her head and tried to bite his hand, but Kieran seemed prepared. His grip tightened, cutting off her air. She felt her vision blur as her breathing

force. Her

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